# uFocus vs Markdown+ Text & Code Editor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: uFocus at 92% against Markdown+ Text & Code Editor's 40%. uFocus also leads on price (Free vs $9.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Markdown+ Text & Code Editor's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly). On ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

uFocus is free to download; Markdown+ Text & Code Editor costs $9.99 up front. Markdown+ Text & Code Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. uFocus asks for nothing beyond the download.

uFocus ships an update monthly, Markdown+ Text & Code Editor every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | uFocus | Markdown+ Text & Code Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ufocus/id583995251/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **35** | — |
| Positive reviews | **91.5% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 7 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nicolas Kick](https://appshunter.io/developer/583995254) | [Zetegy LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441879472) |

## What reviewers say

### uFocus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ufocus/id583995251)

A distraction-free writing app designed for creative expression. It supports plain text files, offers advanced Markdown and Fountain syntax for various writing needs, and provides tools to enhance focus and productivity.

**Highlights:** Unobtrusive interface, Text statistics, MultiMarkdown support, Fountain screenplay support, Highlighting options, Typewriter scrolling, Customizable themes

**In-app purchases:** none


### Markdown+ Text & Code Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markdown-plus-text-and-code-editor/id1670042061)

This native editor offers real-time Markdown and LaTeX rendering with dynamic variables for complex calculations and reusable components. Enjoy a distraction-free interface, seamless cross-device syncing, and advanced code highlighting across Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Real-time Markdown and LaTeX previews, Dynamic variables for calculations, Code highlighting for 140+ languages, Split-view editing, Seamless cross-device syncing, Dark mode and custom themes

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Markdown+ Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Markdown+ Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is uFocus free?

uFocus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Markdown+ Text & Code Editor free?

Markdown+ Text & Code Editor costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Do uFocus or Markdown+ Text & Code Editor have ads?

Neither uFocus nor Markdown+ Text & Code Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, uFocus or Markdown+ Text & Code Editor?

uFocus ships an update monthly, and Markdown+ Text & Code Editor every 11 days. Most recently, uFocus was updated on September 21, 2026 and Markdown+ Text & Code Editor on September 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*